How Many Days Until LGBTQ+ Pride Month?
Pride Month 2025 begins on Sunday, June 1, 2025.
About LGBTQ+ Pride Month
LGBTQ+ Pride Month is celebrated each year in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, a pivotal moment in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights in the United States. The month recognizes the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (and other identities) people have had on history locally, nationally, and internationally.
The Stonewall Uprising & Origins
Stonewall Inn
The Stonewall Inn was a gay bar in Greenwich Village, NYC. Police raids on gay bars were common, but on June 28, 1969, patrons fought back, sparking several days of protests.
Catalyst for Change
The uprising is considered a turning point, shifting the fight for LGBTQ+ rights from passive resistance to active protest and demands for equality.
First Pride March
On June 28, 1970, the first Christopher Street Liberation Day March was held in NYC to commemorate the Stonewall anniversary, laying the groundwork for future Pride parades.
Global Movement
Pride Month is now celebrated worldwide, promoting visibility, dignity, self-affirmation, and equal rights for LGBTQ+ people, while also remembering ongoing struggles.
Symbols of Pride
Rainbow Flag (Gilbert Baker)
Created in 1978, the original 8-color flag (later 6 colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet) represents the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community.
Transgender Pride Flag
Designed by Monica Helms in 1999, featuring light blue, pink, and white stripes representing trans individuals and those transitioning or intersex.
Bisexual Pride Flag
Created by Michael Page in 1998, with pink for same-gender attraction, blue for different-gender attraction, and purple representing attraction across the gender spectrum.
Pink Triangle
Originally used by Nazis to identify gay men in concentration camps, it was reclaimed as a symbol of remembrance and queer empowerment.
How Pride is Celebrated
Parades and Marches
Large-scale public events showcasing community pride, often featuring floats, music, and advocacy groups.
Festivals and Rallies
Community gatherings with speakers, performers, educational booths, food vendors, and social activities.
Cultural Events
Film screenings, art exhibitions, theater performances, and workshops highlighting LGBTQ+ history and culture.
Memorials and Vigils
Events remembering victims of hate crimes and those lost to HIV/AIDS, acknowledging ongoing struggles.
Educational Initiatives
Workshops, panel discussions, and resources aimed at educating the public and fostering allyship.
Community Building
Creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies to connect, support each other, and celebrate identity.
Ways to Participate & Show Support
Attend Events
- Join a local Pride parade or festival.
- Attend workshops, talks, or film screenings.
- Support LGBTQ+ owned businesses and artists.
Educate Yourself & Others
- Learn about LGBTQ+ history and terminology.
- Read books or watch documentaries by LGBTQ+ creators.
- Challenge stereotypes and misinformation respectfully.
Be an Ally
- Listen to and amplify LGBTQ+ voices.
- Use inclusive language and respect pronouns.
- Speak out against homophobia, transphobia, and discrimination.
- Support LGBTQ+ rights organizations through volunteering or donations.
Show Visible Support
- Display Pride flags or symbols respectfully.
- Wear rainbow colors or ally pins.
- Share supportive messages online (use relevant hashtags).
Interesting Pride Facts
Brenda Howard, a bisexual activist, is known as the "Mother of Pride" for organizing the first Christopher Street Liberation Day March.
The term "Pride" was chosen to counter the societal shame often associated with being LGBTQ+.
While June is widely recognized, some cities hold Pride events at different times due to weather or local historical significance.
Several US Presidents have officially declared June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month through proclamations.